self-sealingadj.

Brit.

/ˌsɛlfˈsiːlɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˌsɛlfˈsilɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, sealing adj.

Etymology: < self- prefix + sealing adj. Compare earlier self-sealed adj. and later self-seal v.

1. Designating an envelope, mailing bag, etc., which closes with an adhesive flap, esp. (in later use) one which does not need to be moistened (cf. self-seal adj. 2).In early use applied to an envelope with a gummed flap which did not require the application of sealing wax.

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1847 Times 13 Dec. 10/3 (advt.) Self-sealing envelopes, 1s. per 100, stamped with any initial letter paper, five quires for 1s.

1936 N.Y. Times 21 Apr. 13/1 (advt.) We are the first to present self-sealing envelopes in wedding stationery.

1988 Daily Herald (Chicago) 17 Aug. (Office Square Advertising Suppl.) 30/3 (advt.) Size 00 self-sealing mailer, 25..8.63.

1996 Village Voice 26 Mar. 34/3 She needs..self sealing padded jiffy bags..and of course, stamps.

2001 Start & run your Business Dec. 14/1 Always use second class stamps and self-sealing envelopes.

2. That seals itself or that may be sealed without the use of a separate sealing agent, mechanism, etc.; spec. (of a fuel tank, pneumatic tyre, etc.) able to seal small punctures automatically.

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the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > [adjective] > sealing

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self-sealing1854

1854 Daily Cleveland (Ohio) Herald 11 Sept. The preservation of fruits in a fresh state is fast becoming the popular method, and the great advantage these self-sealing cans have, is that they will last from year to year, and that the whole contents of a can need not necessarily be used when first opened, as they are easily closed after taking out a supply.

1895 Montgomery Ward Catal. Spring & Summer 545/3 Owing to frequent inquiries for a self-sealing jar..we decided to purchase the Globe Glass Top Jar.

1920 Flight 12 605/2 A tank of his design was dropped from a height of approximately 400 ft... Although badly battered and bent, it is stated that no leakage of petrol occurred. The tank is a metal one and designed to be self-sealing.

1941 Pop. Sci. Sept. 98/1 The self-sealing bulletproof tire [is] equipped with gum-type elastromers [sic] which close bullet or shell punctures... The self-sealing fuel tank..is an application of the same principle.

1978 R. V. Jones Most Secret War x. 78 The single bomber that we had shot down was found to have self-sealing tanks.

2009 Wired July 52/3 This insulated bottle's self-sealing bite valve won't spill a drop until you tell it to.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	self-sealing
释义	self-sealingadj. Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈsiːlɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈsilɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, sealing adj. Etymology: < self- prefix + sealing adj. Compare earlier self-sealed adj. and later self-seal v. 1. Designating an envelope, mailing bag, etc., which closes with an adhesive flap, esp. (in later use) one which does not need to be moistened (cf. self-seal adj. 2).In early use applied to an envelope with a gummed flap which did not require the application of sealing wax. ΚΠ 1847 Times 13 Dec. 10/3 (advt.) Self-sealing envelopes, 1s. per 100, stamped with any initial letter paper, five quires for 1s. 1936 N.Y. Times 21 Apr. 13/1 (advt.) We are the first to present self-sealing envelopes in wedding stationery. 1988 Daily Herald (Chicago) 17 Aug. (Office Square Advertising Suppl.) 30/3 (advt.) Size 00 self-sealing mailer, 25..8.63. 1996 Village Voice 26 Mar. 34/3 She needs..self sealing padded jiffy bags..and of course, stamps. 2001 Start & run your Business Dec. 14/1 Always use second class stamps and self-sealing envelopes. 2. That seals itself or that may be sealed without the use of a separate sealing agent, mechanism, etc.; spec. (of a fuel tank, pneumatic tyre, etc.) able to seal small punctures automatically. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > [adjective] > sealing sealingc1450 self-sealing1854 1854 Daily Cleveland (Ohio) Herald 11 Sept. The preservation of fruits in a fresh state is fast becoming the popular method, and the great advantage these self-sealing cans have, is that they will last from year to year, and that the whole contents of a can need not necessarily be used when first opened, as they are easily closed after taking out a supply. 1895 Montgomery Ward Catal. Spring & Summer 545/3 Owing to frequent inquiries for a self-sealing jar..we decided to purchase the Globe Glass Top Jar. 1920 Flight 12 605/2 A tank of his design was dropped from a height of approximately 400 ft... Although badly battered and bent, it is stated that no leakage of petrol occurred. The tank is a metal one and designed to be self-sealing. 1941 Pop. Sci. Sept. 98/1 The self-sealing bulletproof tire [is] equipped with gum-type elastromers [sic] which close bullet or shell punctures... The self-sealing fuel tank..is an application of the same principle. 1978 R. V. Jones Most Secret War x. 78 The single bomber that we had shot down was found to have self-sealing tanks. 2009 Wired July 52/3 This insulated bottle's self-sealing bite valve won't spill a drop until you tell it to. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1847
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